TransPennine Express is calling on customers not to travel on its services heading to and from Scotland on the West Coast Mainline after a tree fell onto the tracks earlier this morning. The tree came down near to Beattock in the early hours of Monday 30 June, completely blocking the line between Carlisle and Glasgow/Edinburgh. […]
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Rail services revised in face of soaring temperatures
Passengers travelling on the Brighton Main Line are advised to check before they travel on Monday and Tuesday. Network Rail, Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express, are advising passengers to check before they travel on Monday and Tuesday this week, particularly on the sections of the Brighton Main Line where speed restrictions will be in place. […]
Train derailment affects services through Milton Keynes
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line have been advised to check before they travel following a low-speed train derailment in Bletchley yesterday afternoon. Rail engineers are working to move a stranded train in Bletchley after a low-speed train derailment at 12:27 on Thursday (26 June). The train, which was not in passenger service […]
Train derailment affects services through Milton Keynes
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line have been advised to check before they travel following a low-speed train derailment in Bletchley yesterday afternoon. Rail engineers are working to move a stranded train in Bletchley after a low-speed train derailment at 12:27 on Thursday (26 June). The train, which was not in passenger service […]
Northern unveils train artwork celebrating historic opening of the Northumberland Line
New train artwork celebrating the reopening of the Northumberland Line and the history of the local area has been unveiled by Northern. Featuring depictions of local landmarks including Seaton Delaval Hall, Blyth Beach Huts, and Woodhorn Colliery, the colourful vinyl was revealed during a ceremony at Ashington station earlier today. It also includes football fans […]
Northern unveils train artwork celebrating historic opening of the Northumberland Line
New train artwork celebrating the reopening of the Northumberland Line and the history of the local area has been unveiled by Northern. Featuring depictions of local landmarks including Seaton Delaval Hall, Blyth Beach Huts, and Woodhorn Colliery, the colourful vinyl was revealed during a ceremony at Ashington station earlier today. It also includes football fans […]
TfL seeks views on plans to extend the DLR
Transport for London (TfL) is inviting people to have their say on the proposals for the cross-river extension of the DLR from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside. This latest consultation, which outlines the preferred route and station locations for the public to feedback on, follows a positive response to the initial consultation held […]
Summer work will protect the iconic railway through Folkestone Warren
Network Rail will be carrying out essential work this summer to protect the Folkestone Warren and secure the railway line that runs through it. The sea defences below the railway line at Folkestone Warren will be strengthened with 18,000 tonnes of rock armour that will be brought in by barge. The footpath along the beach […]
Piccadilly passengers’ advice ahead of major Manchester weekend events
Parklife, Soccer Aid and gig goers travelling through Manchester Piccadilly are advised to plan ahead this weekend. Almost 200,000 people are estimated to attend the events at Heaton Park and Old Trafford between 14-15 June. Additionally, Catfish and the Bottlemen, and Chris Brown concerts are expected to bring in huge crowds over the weekend on […]
Rail Industry Takes to the Trains to Prepare for Transformational Timetable
Colleagues from across the rail industry have joined together to focus on the East Coast Main Line ahead of the transformational December 2025 timetable change – the biggest change in a generation. On Thursday 12 June 2025, colleagues from LNER and Network Rail, as part of the East Coast Partnership, along with industry partners from […]